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Snacks & Treats

Filo Triangles with Pumpkin, Ricotta and Spinach

Basic information

Serves:

12 large triangles

Difficulty:

Moderate

Prep time:

30 mins

Cook time:

25-30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.5kg butternut pumpkin

  • 1.5 tbsp garlic-flavoured olive oil

  • 500g fresh ricotta

  • 200g feta, crumbled

  • Handful fresh basil leaves

  • 250g frozen spinach, defrosted and well drained

  • 100g basil pesto

  • 375g filo pastry

  • Spray olive oil or olive oil with a pastry brush

Method

01.

Peel and dice pumpkin into 1.5cm cubes. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast at 210°C or air fry at 190°C until softened.

02.

In a bowl, mix ricotta, feta, torn basil and drained spinach. Season and stir to combine.

03.

Cut filo sheets in half horizontally. Use 3 layers per triangle, spraying each with oil between layers.

04.

Add cheese mixture, roasted pumpkin, and a drizzle of pesto in one corner. Fold into a triangle and roll up. Repeat.

05.

Lightly spray triangles with oil. Bake at 180°C for 25–30 minutes until golden and crisp.

06.

Freeze uncooked triangles with baking paper between them. Cook straight from frozen when needed.

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Notes & Tips

Got extra filling? Whisk with 3–4 eggs and bake as a mini frittata.

Nutritions

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